Darwin Close, Farnborough Village
By Alan de Maid
£ 585,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Alan de Maid says ..
Darwin Close is a popular close set within Farnborough Village, complete with its own local shops and post office. Farnborough benefits from an outstanding Ofsted rated primary school and picturesque walks via local countryside. The property itself is CHAIN FREE and benefits from relatively...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Farnborough Village, Bromley, offers a convenient and family-friendly location. The property’s proximity to Farnborough Primary School, a highly-rated Ofsted school, is a major selling point. The village also provides local shops and access to picturesque walks. Orpington station, offering Southeastern train services, is within reasonable distance.
The interior of the property presents a mixed picture. The kitchen and bathroom have been updated to a modern, clean aesthetic. However, other areas such as some of the flooring and wall coverings may benefit from modernization.
While a garden is present, the photos suggest its size is modest, not a substantial asset. The property benefits from off-street parking.
The asking price needs to be weighed against recent sales. Similar homes in the vicinity have been listed at comparable, and in some cases higher, prices. However, the property may require some minor updates, which could influence its final selling price. Overall, the property is a solid family home in a great location but should be considered with potential improvement works in mind. Buyers should conduct a thorough survey to determine the extent of any needed repairs or upgrades.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,065.63
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 545,556.00 £Decreased by 23.92 %
- Est sale value
- 571,177.68 £Unchanged by 0.00 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,071.00 £/moDecreased by 19.45 %
- Est letting value
- 2,131.26 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.56 %Increased by 6.05 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.57 KM | |
| Tubbenden Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.60 KM |
| Newstead Wood School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.92 KM |
| Warren Road Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.40 KM | |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.56 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conifer Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wentworth Close | £ 641,667 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Fernhill Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Pinewood Drive | £ 562,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| La Tourne Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington | 5122 | ORP | 1.84 KM |
| Petts Wood | 5123 | PET | 3.18 KM |
| Chelsfield | 5098 | CLD | 3.38 KM |
| St Mary Cray | 5073 | SMY | 4.89 KM |
| Chislehurst | 5099 | CIT | 5.56 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Close, Farnborough Village | £ 585,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Darwin Close, Farnborough Village, Orpington, Kent, BR6 | £ 600,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Hilborough Way, Orpington | £ 575,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Darwin Close, Farnborough Village | £ 565,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Oleander Close, Orpington | £ 625,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.13 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 45 Hilborough Way | £ 500,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 31 Hilborough Way | £ 285,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 35 Hilborough Way | £ 380,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 72 Hilborough Way | £ 767,500 | 0.05 KM |
| 43 Hilborough Way | £ 300,000 | 0.05 KM |